Diyaluma Falls
Diyaluma Falls
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- evdey0kumSamsun, Türkiye70 contributionsParadise !After a very short climb, you will be under the magnificent spell of the waterfall. The water is really cold but swimming is wonderfully enjoyable and the nature is wonderful. Before climbing the waterfall, you can drink king coconut below and watch the monkeys.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 19, 2023
- DurgadianaBorculo, The Netherlands218 contributionsnice place to enjoy without to much tourist.. ;-)Great swim at the top of the waterfall. The walk to this place is not for the weakhearted or the ones with no endurance. But once you are there... Amazing! You can easily stay 2- 3 hrs just enjoying yourself. Bring some food or drinks, or buy a coconot from the man who sells them there.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 7, 2024
- Paweł S6 contributionsBest guide and great adventureYou can go there alone but please consider to hire Sudu. He is a guaid tour since 2003. During COVID he had no work 3 years and need to sell tuk tuk and even a smartphone. He is a great guide and take care of you during the trip. His phone no. +94 (70) 108 5255 Have fun!Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 11, 2024
- Lonely Laowai174 contributionsHow to do it for free (sans some coconuts on the way)Get your driver (or drive yourself) up to the upper falls, but don’t accept a guide. They’ll try to scare you but the path is clearly marked and you can “No Thank you, good bye” your way past anyone offering their services unless you’re feeling generous. But on the stairs near the top is a lovely little coconut stall with two kids helping out their dad. These kids are ADORABLE and terrific little hosts. It’s worth the normal coconut fee for the electrolytes a the entertainment. This little stall made the trip for us. At the top, turn right for lower pools and view down falls, left for a more calm and safer swimming area.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 20, 2024
- GBJ-CookiesSouth Shields, United Kingdom1,926 contributionsDiyaluma WaterfallWe parked up our minivan and picked up our local guide who drove our group of 9 family and friends in a 4 wheel drive to the foot of the falls where there was a toilet and a snack shop. It was there we started our trek to the top. Although not a very difficult walk, our group had various degrees of capabilities and that coupled with the 30° heat and humidity did impact upon some of our party. The hike took best part of an hour to reach the top and the first pool with a natural slide. Next we moved down to another pool and the chance to take a 60 foot jump into the pool below, unfortunately only one of our group felt comfortable enough to do this. Last stop was a sightseeing break which provided amazing vistas of the surrounding area. As the sun began to set we began our journey back to our vehicle, a truly wonderful excursion and well worth the climb up and down.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 22, 2024
- Abdulrahman TKandy, Sri Lanka23 contributionsVery high viewIt's an amazing place, really. You must visit it Approximately 40 minutes drive from Ella town, this place is worth the visit. We drove to the waterfall and then paid for a guide who took us to the top of the waterfall (one-third of the way in Tuktuk and the rest on foot). You can swim up there and the view from the top is spectacular!Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 8, 2024
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Jo_unterwegs
Leipzig, Germany21 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We rented a scooter in Ella and took the 1 hour ride (1:20 to the top) to visit the magnificent waterfall. On the food of it you can take a climb to bath in the pools below the fall. After it you can take another 20 minutes on bad roads to the top. Place your scooter there (100 rupies) and walk over (40 minutes) to the pools to chill. Definitely recommended. It is a day trip.
On the food of the waterfall you can buy water. Bring your food :)
On the food of the waterfall you can buy water. Bring your food :)
Written March 15, 2020
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aaron
Leeds, UK11 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Myself and my family (two young kids), debated whether to do the local waterfall from Ella called Ravanna Falls, or to make journey to Diyaluma waterfalls.
We ended up doing both but we are very glad we made the extra effort to go to Diyaluma waterfalls as they are much more extensive than Ravanna and there are multiple different waterfalls and areas to swim, and even some places to jump into rock pools.
However, we could not have done this trip without a guide. We would not have known which rock pools you could jump into and how to get up and down the mountain. In addition to that the guide will usually take you the first 2 km of the journey, and then you can walk the rest (1km). In short, it is well worth the money.
We were fortunate enough to have Saman as our guide, and not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the waterfalls, as he was from the area, but he also had relatively good level of English, so we could communicate with him. He really went above and beyond, and even carried our six-year-old daughter on his shoulders up and down the tricky bits of the path (see picture below). Saman can be contacted on +94 78 778 4560 if you want a great guide and an unforgettable experience.
We ended up doing both but we are very glad we made the extra effort to go to Diyaluma waterfalls as they are much more extensive than Ravanna and there are multiple different waterfalls and areas to swim, and even some places to jump into rock pools.
However, we could not have done this trip without a guide. We would not have known which rock pools you could jump into and how to get up and down the mountain. In addition to that the guide will usually take you the first 2 km of the journey, and then you can walk the rest (1km). In short, it is well worth the money.
We were fortunate enough to have Saman as our guide, and not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the waterfalls, as he was from the area, but he also had relatively good level of English, so we could communicate with him. He really went above and beyond, and even carried our six-year-old daughter on his shoulders up and down the tricky bits of the path (see picture below). Saman can be contacted on +94 78 778 4560 if you want a great guide and an unforgettable experience.
Written August 11, 2023
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NWilson
Dubai, United Arab Emirates49 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We drove to the bottom of the waterfall by car, it’s beautiful to see. Lots of people just stop there ....... not us!
We then took a tuk tuk as far as possible as the road becomes non-drivable. The tuk tuk driver became our walking guide to the top of the fall and to another hidden waterfall you cannot see from the road.
The hike is approx 30-40 minutes with varied difficulty. Honestly do it!!
Wow wow wow it is just simply stunning.
There were no tourists up there, when we went, only local kids and us swimming and playing in the falls. One of my favourite experiences of Sri Lanka and travelling the world. So so lucky to have such an experience
We then took a tuk tuk as far as possible as the road becomes non-drivable. The tuk tuk driver became our walking guide to the top of the fall and to another hidden waterfall you cannot see from the road.
The hike is approx 30-40 minutes with varied difficulty. Honestly do it!!
Wow wow wow it is just simply stunning.
There were no tourists up there, when we went, only local kids and us swimming and playing in the falls. One of my favourite experiences of Sri Lanka and travelling the world. So so lucky to have such an experience
Written January 3, 2020
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Abdulrahman T
Kandy, Sri Lanka23 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
It's an amazing place, really. You must visit it
Approximately 40 minutes drive from Ella town, this place is worth the visit. We drove to the waterfall and then paid for a guide who took us to the top of the waterfall (one-third of the way in Tuktuk and the rest on foot). You can swim up there and the view from the top is spectacular!
Approximately 40 minutes drive from Ella town, this place is worth the visit. We drove to the waterfall and then paid for a guide who took us to the top of the waterfall (one-third of the way in Tuktuk and the rest on foot). You can swim up there and the view from the top is spectacular!
Written September 8, 2024
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mmaltby1
London, UK180 contributions
Feb 2022
This was one of our favourite days in Sri Lanka. Definitely worth a visit.
As others say below, you can go with or without a guide. We had a guide from Ella whose company we really enjoyed, so we went up with him – but you could definitely find your way without a guide if you wanted to, maybe with a wrong turn or two along the way.
We took the short 20-minute walk rather than the 2-hour hike, and didn’t regret it.
The bottom pool is the busiest with tourists – but we found it was only really worth a short stay. The views are beautiful, and this is where everyone gets their photos – but that’s pretty much it.
The second pool, a very short walk away, is good for a swim, and the view of the falls above you is pretty special.
The third pool, directly above the second, and a short 2-3 minute hike up, features an 8m cliff jump. We did it and were perfectly safe – but I wouldn’t do it without being shown by a local guide. There are plenty around the first pool who can show you. We did it a couple of times – every time, my feet hit the bottom of the pool at the end of the jump, but not hard enough to be of any concern – just a surprise first time around!
We then had a lovely time at the top of the third pool, sitting in the sun and relaxing. Well worth a trip.
As others say below, you can go with or without a guide. We had a guide from Ella whose company we really enjoyed, so we went up with him – but you could definitely find your way without a guide if you wanted to, maybe with a wrong turn or two along the way.
We took the short 20-minute walk rather than the 2-hour hike, and didn’t regret it.
The bottom pool is the busiest with tourists – but we found it was only really worth a short stay. The views are beautiful, and this is where everyone gets their photos – but that’s pretty much it.
The second pool, a very short walk away, is good for a swim, and the view of the falls above you is pretty special.
The third pool, directly above the second, and a short 2-3 minute hike up, features an 8m cliff jump. We did it and were perfectly safe – but I wouldn’t do it without being shown by a local guide. There are plenty around the first pool who can show you. We did it a couple of times – every time, my feet hit the bottom of the pool at the end of the jump, but not hard enough to be of any concern – just a surprise first time around!
We then had a lovely time at the top of the third pool, sitting in the sun and relaxing. Well worth a trip.
Written February 15, 2022
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iviaggidiema
Fermo, Italy5,132 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Without a shadow of a doubt the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Srilanka. Scenic jumps, natural pools and breathtaking views. They can be reached with a short walk of about 15 minutes. If you want, at the starting point of the excursion which is located a couple of kilometers before the bridge where you can admire the last jump, you will also find numerous locals willing to accompany you for a few euros
Written January 27, 2024
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GBJ-Cookies
South Shields, UK1,926 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
We parked up our minivan and picked up our local guide who drove our group of 9 family and friends in a 4 wheel drive to the foot of the falls where there was a toilet and a snack shop.
It was there we started our trek to the top. Although not a very difficult walk, our group had various degrees of capabilities and that coupled with the 30° heat and humidity did impact upon some of our party.
The hike took best part of an hour to reach the top and the first pool with a natural slide.
Next we moved down to another pool and the chance to take a 60 foot jump into the pool below, unfortunately only one of our group felt comfortable enough to do this.
Last stop was a sightseeing break which provided amazing vistas of the surrounding area.
As the sun began to set we began our journey back to our vehicle, a truly wonderful excursion and well worth the climb up and down.
It was there we started our trek to the top. Although not a very difficult walk, our group had various degrees of capabilities and that coupled with the 30° heat and humidity did impact upon some of our party.
The hike took best part of an hour to reach the top and the first pool with a natural slide.
Next we moved down to another pool and the chance to take a 60 foot jump into the pool below, unfortunately only one of our group felt comfortable enough to do this.
Last stop was a sightseeing break which provided amazing vistas of the surrounding area.
As the sun began to set we began our journey back to our vehicle, a truly wonderful excursion and well worth the climb up and down.
Written July 22, 2024
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Bram D
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Today we visited the amazing diyaluma falls. For this trip we stayed in the nice town Wellayama, from this place it's a short trip (20 minutes by tuktuk) to the diyaluma falls. Wellayama is located 40 minutes from Ella and easy to travel from or to the national parks in the south.
From this town it's also verry easy to visit the buduruwagala rock temple (360Lkr) wich is verry beautifull and not touristic at all!
We stayed at Bindu Homestay and i can higly recommend this place. It's a verry friendly family and he also has his own tuk tuk and car to bring you to all places you want. They will do everething to put a smile on your face, they are great!
From this town it's also verry easy to visit the buduruwagala rock temple (360Lkr) wich is verry beautifull and not touristic at all!
We stayed at Bindu Homestay and i can higly recommend this place. It's a verry friendly family and he also has his own tuk tuk and car to bring you to all places you want. They will do everething to put a smile on your face, they are great!
Written January 4, 2020
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Lea L
17 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The Diyaluma Fall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I have ever seen. The hike there is super nice and exciting, as wild elephants are traveling here. The view from above of the countryside is fantastically beautiful. We can definitely recommend the hike to Diyaluma Fall.
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Written November 23, 2024
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Lonely Laowai
174 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Get your driver (or drive yourself) up to the upper falls, but don’t accept a guide. They’ll try to scare you but the path is clearly marked and you can “No Thank you, good bye” your way past anyone offering their services unless you’re feeling generous.
But on the stairs near the top is a lovely little coconut stall with two kids helping out their dad. These kids are ADORABLE and terrific little hosts. It’s worth the normal coconut fee for the electrolytes a the entertainment. This little stall made the trip for us.
At the top, turn right for lower pools and view down falls, left for a more calm and safer swimming area.
But on the stairs near the top is a lovely little coconut stall with two kids helping out their dad. These kids are ADORABLE and terrific little hosts. It’s worth the normal coconut fee for the electrolytes a the entertainment. This little stall made the trip for us.
At the top, turn right for lower pools and view down falls, left for a more calm and safer swimming area.
Written February 20, 2024
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How far is it from the car park at the top to the top of the pools?
Written April 25, 2022
Can we go There for the sunset ?
What time should we leave from Ella ?
Written December 27, 2019
The ride with a motorbike is about an hour from Ella... drive to Wellawaya and turn on the circle right... stay on this road, you can’t miss it.. I would not go there for sunset. The way ist about up and down is about 40 minutes. I would never hike there in the dark..
Written January 17, 2020
Chathuri
Colombo, Sri Lanka
1 contribution
How about the depth of the natural swimming pools out there?? And was it safe to swim in bikini ?
Written March 3, 2019
you have to be careful and watchful when bathing in Diyaluma , specially in rainy days. Better be well attired when bathing in Diyaluma as it is quite rockie.
Written March 22, 2019
I have not seen a camping site nearby. Locations to stay in the neighbourhood vary from very cheap to luxurious from 100 meter to 3 km (Ella).
Written December 19, 2018
Hi
Wondering how far this is Colombo ? What is best way to go see it? Cost ?
Thanks
Any other suggestions for sites or thing to do ,to see are greatly appreciated
Written December 10, 2018
Sorry, were driven in our trip. We were coming from Koslanda and going to Kandy. Colombo was our final destination and we flew there.
The falls are beautiful, but not worth a special visit. If you are passing there it is ok to stop.
Written December 11, 2018
Any suggestions on cost of a driver or tuktuk from Ella?
Written September 7, 2018
I took a 3 hour tuk tuk journey when I was elsewhere in Sri Lanka. It cost about 5000 rs and it was absolutely fine. Most people go to the falls by taxi but I saw a few came by tuk tuk, or drove themselves.
Written September 9, 2018
We probably only have time to do either Bambarakanda or Diyaluma on our trip. Bambarakanda would be after World's End, and Diyaluma would be on the way from Ella to the coast. We would be interested in doing a short-ish hike and maybe having a swim... Which one is a better choice? Thanks!
Written February 25, 2018
Both are good and depends on how much time you have. Diyaluma is nice and you can have a full view from the main road without having to walk at all. Waterfalls is a bit far from the main road but you can dip in the streams that flow out of the waterfalls (that flows underneath the bridge that you can see the falls). On the other hand, if you want to go upto the top, there is a 30 minute hike to the top from a different side/drop off point. You can take a dip on the small water bodies that leads to the waterfall as well.
Bambarakanda is also nice but the trek is longer and the view is nice. Its also closer to the Horton Plains. You can take a dip into the water as well. Going to Bambarakanda is tougher than Diyaluma and the hike is longer as well.
Doing both is ideal, but if you want one with an easier travel AND easier hike to the falls, I would pick Diyaluma. Hope this helps. Hope you enjoy your trip to the beautiful waterfalls, be it Bambarakanda or Diyaluma.
Written February 26, 2018
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